Ecoartspace is a nonprofit organization supporting artists creating works that raise environmental awareness and inspire visions of a sustainable relationship between humans and the natural world. Its activities include curating eco-art exhibits in public spaces, working with schoolchildren in an Art and Environment curriculum, serving as an information and consulting resource, and development of an art and nature center.

Oasis Design applies ecological principles to the design of everyday hardware and systems to make them more efficient and elegant. New inventions which advance the state of the art are a regular part of our design work, and a significant part of the material in our books.

The Ecological Cities Project involves people in numerous professions with varying, yet related, interests. The diagram below illustrates what the Ecological Cities Project sees as major aspects of an ecological city. They range from issues strongly associated with the central city to those dealing more with the urban fringe.

Preview Week and Open House starts September 17, 2001. Classes start September 24.

SFIA is a graduate school but enrollment is open to all.

Complete course details, fees, and enrollment form are available at www.SFIA.net.

E-1 THE ECOLOGICAL THINK TANK Mondays, 6:30 pm

DE-3 STUDIO: ECOLOGICAL DESIGN & PLANNING Tuesdays, 7:45 pm

DE-210 BUILDING THE ECO ARK. 3 units. Schedule to be announced.

DE-301 STUDIO: THE GRAND ECO-DESIGN EXPERIMENT Thursdays, 6:30 pm

D-1 STUDIO: CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS Mondays, 7:45 pm

D-2 STUDIO: PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE Wednesdays, 7:45 pm

D-4 THE ARCHITECTURAL MIND: CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Mondays, 6:30 pm

D-6 HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Wednesdays, 7:45 pm

D-7 STUDIES IN ECO DESIGN & ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE Thursdays, 8 pm

D-13 ARCHITECTURAL FREEHAND DRAWING Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

D-14 COMMUNICATING DESIGNS: PERSPECTIVE DRAWING & MEDIA Video course.

D-15 MODEL MAKING AS A DESIGN TOOL Tuesdays, 7:45 pm

D-22 DYNAMIC VISUALIZATION Thursdays, 6:30 pm

D-41 DESIGN BUILD: THE INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

D-34 STUDIO: TO DESIGN A HOUSE . . . Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

T-1 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & METHODS Wednesdays, 6:30 pm

ST-1 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FOR CREATIVE DESIGN Thursdays, 6:30 pm

D-201 MATT TAYLOR STUDIO: DESIGN & DESIGN PRACTICE (Palo Alto) Tues., 6:30 pm

Classes are held at 555 Howard Street in San Francisco.

For more information:
www.SFIA.net
SFIA@aol.com
1 800 634 7779
Fax 925 299 0181
Information Office, Box 749,
Orinda, CA 94563.

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This project involved the task of attempting to suggest how to integrate natural and urban environments in northwest Calgary. My group was to look at this problem in relation to patch geometry and landscape connectivity.

At Creative Habitat Corp. we often work with landscape architects, engineers, and contractors to design projects that not only meet regulatory requirements, but are also ecologically functional. We utilize the latest knowledge and technology in the field of ecological restoration and in-house analysis of previous projects to produce innovative designs that are targeted to each specific site. Our designs can be implemented without increasing project cost.

by Ken Yeang

This timely and incisive book offers the first truly comprehensive framework for designing buildings that work with nature. Presenting a compelling case for ecological design, it provides architects and designers with a full understanding of the impact that their built works have on the natural environment, as well as what can be done to mitigate the damage to a building site and its natural resources.